How severe is CVE-2006-4968?

CVE-2006-4968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4968?

CVE-2006-4968 affects Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4968?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-4968 published?

CVE-2006-4968 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4968

CVE-2006-4968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb
Published: 2006-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_admin.php in PNphpBB 1.2g allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4968?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_admin.php in PNphpBB 1.2g allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4968?: CVE-2006-4968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4968?: CVE-2006-4968 affects Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4968 published?: CVE-2006-4968 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:pnphpbb:1.2g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*